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Titans at Steelers ... or is it the Oilers at Pittsburgh?

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When the NFL realigned, it split up Pittsburgh and Tennessee, a good old AFC Central rivalry dating back to the days when the Titans were the Houston Oilers.

No, they're not talking anymore about whether Mike Renfro had both feet down in the end zone in the 1979 AFC title game although that was one of the plays that eventually led to instant replay.

But this remains a good rivalry, even if it's not played as often these days. Last season, the Titans beat the Steelers 34-31 in overtime to reach the AFC championship game, and the players know each other well.

Pittsburgh is favored by three points home-field advantage in what shapes up as a defensive game. Both teams have been stingy in their two victories, with Pittsburgh shoring up a pass defense that was very leaky a year ago.

''I think it's just us being coordinated and trying to eliminate the big things. Last week, there were only two plays over 14 yards. That was big,'' coach Bill Cowher says.

Good rivalry. Close game.

STEELERS, 17-16

Philadelphia (plus 3) at Buffalo

Buffalo's offense was stifled so badly in Miami it looked at times like the Eagles, who have scored just 10 points in two games.

Eagles are still hurting in the secondary, which Drew Bledsoe will exploit.

BILLS, 24-13

Kansas City (minus 3) at Baltimore

The Chiefs are the better team, but a 4-0 start is hard, even if you're good.